poly-cotton

Synthetic-natural textile blend

Poly-cotton is a fabric blend of polyester and cotton, combining the durability and wrinkle resistance of synthetic fibers with the breathability and softness of natural cotton.

The blend is common in bedsheets, work uniforms, and casual clothing: These poly-cotton sheets are easy to care for.

properties

durable

Able to withstand use

lightweight · comfortable · machine-washable · quick-dry · colorfast · soft · crisp · affordable · low-maintenance · fade-resistant

garments

shirt

Upper body garment

workwear · t-shirt · blouse · sheets · pillowcase · duvet · apron · coverall · lab coat · school uniform

fabric

blend

Combine into mixture

  • textileMaterial from woven fibers
  • weaveInterlace strands into fabric
  • threadFiber for stitching

fiber · cloth · material · yarn · warp · weft · broadcloth · poplin · twill · percale

composition

synthetic

Produced artificially, not natural

  • naturalNot artificially produced
  • ratioComparative numerical relation
  • 50/50Equal probability either way

staple · filament · cellulose · percentage · mix · hybrid · manufactured · plant-based · spun · blended

Categories
Opposites
fiber composition

poly-cottonorganic cotton

Chemical-free natural fiber

natural fiber · virgin wool · raw silk · hemp cloth · animal fiber

Family

poly, cotton, polyester, polygon, polygamy, polyglot, polymer, polysyllabic, cottons

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G